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What's weather like in Bloemfontein, Free State?

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Does Bloemfontein get rain? Snow? Hail? What's summer weather like? Here's what 18 local experts had to say about weather and precipitation in Bloemfontein, Free State.

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If moving to Bloemfontein be aware of some the major shocks I’ve had to deal with since coming to Bloemfontein. Uber or Bolt really don’t work here but there are cabs charging R50 per trip and taxis. Most people tend to walk to most places which isn’t for the faint hearted cause the weather is really extreme. Either it’s really hot or really cold. The water isn’t safe to drink so most people buy their water or boil it. Besides these red flags, it’s a nice area with beautiful views and mostly friendly people. The scenery is like the icing on top the cake, it’s a10/10.

Aphiwe nsele, says: 2023

The city is poetically known as “the city of roses”, having said that looking into the weather forecasts and determining if the current climate would be suitable for current health and if the air is humid enough for you to fully explore the beautiful landscape that gave it the name “the city of roses”.

Bloemfontein is popularly known as ‘The City of Roses’. It is extremely hot during summer as well as extremely cold during winters. We have a few malls in our city. The two biggest malls are Mimosa Mall and Waterfront Mall. There is a bit of crime in this city but it is fairly safe to stay here.

Bloemfontein weather is usually very warm during summer and is extremely cold during winter. However, in Spring the weather is in between very warm and dusty or very cold and dusty. During spring Bloemfontein city experiences dust storms. Bloemfontein experiences rain in autumn and is very dry throughout the year.

Ashleigh, says: 2020

For someone that is considering to move to Bloemfontein, they should know how to speak Sesotho or Tswana and English because they are a common spoken language among people in Bloemfontein. Also the weather in Bloemfontein is different from most states so the person must always check the weather forecast and what they say about the Climate in order for them to be ready for any day.

This city is well known for being at the heart of my country. It’s known as the “city of roses” but, I am yet to see one that is not being exchanged for a couple of coins at a flower shop. It is the sunflowers however that I see quite often on my way here. It has dry and very hot climate. Rainfall occurs mainly in the summer with none of it ever being really enough. Hence the maize meal farming in the surrounding areas of this city. Being on the plateau, it has a mostly flat landscape. Conveniently, it is built on the turf of the ever-so fast cheetah and its namesake rugby team The Cheetahs.

Deirdre, says: 2020

Bloemfontein is a beautiful city and it is also known as “the city of roses”. The weather here is always beautiful. This city, which is in the heart of the Free State, has many attractions including the beautiful Loch Logan Waterfront mall, Botanical gardens and National museum. Amongst all the things I love about my city is that it offers a lot of opportunities and the serenity in the city will make you even forget that you live in a city which is meant to always be busy and noisy.

Melissa, says: 2020

Bloemfontein is a city known for its rich history, it has a mixture of different cultures where everybody can learn about each unique languages. It even has world class rugby team known for winning a lot of matches it is the pride of Bloemfontein and the weather is just so perfect, when it is hot it is literally hot.

Debbie, says: 2020

It is a tourist friendly city. We have homes of so many anti apartheid heroes, which is one of the tourist attraction characteristics of the country. There is vast number of temporary accommodation of varying prices. It can be found to be a city of very cool weather with beautiful spring sunsets. There are many shopping centers, giving people easy access to food and those who are for retail therapy.

Jolandi, says: 2020

Bloemfontein is commonly known as Bloem for short, it is at the centre. Around this time of September, it is usually cold. It is known as the city of roses. It has two well known malls, Mimosa and Waterfront, they are big on entertainment. It is home to a soccer team, Bloem Celtics. It is widely known for the famous poets that live here and perform at Pacofs. If you love arts this is the place for you.

Lebogang, says: 2020

Bloemfontein is a very vibrant city with beautiful weather and beautiful people. Bloemfontein has a lot of places ones can visit such as the museum in town and the botanical gardens. Bloemfontein isn’t a big city but the people here have big hearts.

Bloemfontein is a city of Roses, In the Heart of South Africa. It’s a very good cold part of South Africa and it’s the capital of the province of the Free State. The city prides itself to be a city which many flocks to for educational purposes and to be employed by big corporations in the country.

Galaletsang, says: 2020

In Bloemfontein the weather is always cold, so you need to have warm clothes. Basic needs are easily reached, that includes universities, malls, hospitals and police stations. What is disappointing is that job opportunities are very slim.

Melanie, says: 2020

There is no sea here, So they’ll have to buy a house with a swimming pool because in summer the weather is very warm here. This place has beautiful malls which they can view if they like shopping, one of the mall is built on top of a gorgeous dam. If they have to see the scene of that, they’ll be left speechless.

Thandolwethu, says: 2020

The location of the city. The opportunities it presents especially economic, educational and business. The historical aspects. The nature of the people. The price of commodities and amenities issues. The political stability and safety matters. The weather or climatic aspects. The accommodation. Tourist attractions centres which include sporting facilities, museums and zoos.

Angelique, says: 2020

Any person moving to Bloemfontein should try to learn basic Afrikaans and SeSotho to ease the transition. They should also be prepared for very hot summers. The atmosphere in Bloemfontein in very friendly and welcoming, but it doesn’t have many entertainment attractions. The local art galleries, however, are excellent.

Wasipha, says: 2020

A person considering to reside in the city should know multiple aspects. Firstly, the weather tend to change rapidly. Secondly, transportation may be and issue in areas outside of the CBD area. as the majority of business are in one area, it would be advisable to reside within the CBD area.

Christina, says: 2020

Bloemfontein is a city where one can start over. The weather is similar to Los Angeles; four seasons in one day. It’s a place that is not too busy and has enough opportunities for everyone. There is enough entertainment to go around and the nightlife is just as busy as Vegas. There is something for everyone, no matter where you’re from or where you’re going, Bloemfontein will never disappoint.

Siphiwe, says: 2020
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